Gap analysis is a technique used to identify the differences or discrepancies between actual and desired outcomes. There are several synonyms for gap analysis, such as needs analysis, discrepancy analysis, performance gap analysis, and opportunity analysis. Needs analysis refers to the process of identifying the gap between what is currently available and what is required to achieve a particular goal. Discrepancy analysis focuses on identifying the difference between actual performance and expected performance. Performance gap analysis examines the gap between the current level of performance and the desired level of performance. Opportunity analysis involves identifying the gaps in the market that could be exploited to generate new business opportunities.